Arizona wants its BuildItAZ apprenticeship program to fill 20,000 construction jobs by the end of the decade. And so far, 3,000 registered apprentices have come out of the 2023 program.
It’s part of a push to bolster the construction workforce, with an emphasis on hands-on training and steady, supportive income that advocates say often makes the difference.
The latest $3 million in funding is Arizona’s largest investment in the program so far.
Officials say they plan to grow program capacity, remove barriers like childcare or transportation, and better reach underserved and rural communities.
A new statewide outreach campaign is also on the way, with a focus on bringing more women and Spanish speakers onto the jobsite.
By 2026, the hope is to double the number of apprentices to meet a rising demand for skilled workers.
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The Race Track Industry Program held its first classes at UA in 1974, supported by the American Quarter Horse Association. -
The Republican candidates for Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction faced off in a primary election debate Thursday night. -
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